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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.56, 1,223.47 and 507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.56, 1,223.47 and 507.65 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.56 : 1,223.47 = 507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.56/1,223.47 = 507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.56x = 1,223.47 × 507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.56x = 621,089.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,089.06/816.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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